Chat Log - 2022 05 06 - Cosmological Quandaries - Cloak Check - Formatted - Chat
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Liliafane greets the group before they enter for the feast in the Elflands.
Liliafane: Hello
Liliafane: You have been full of surprises
Liliafane: I did not think you were going to be such heroes when I welcomed you
N'laea: We were only returning what was not ours and doing as we were bid to do.
Liliafane: How did you overcome such odds to be welcomed to our feast?
Liliafane: I see
Liliafane: Why would you not seize what you had and go forth to conjure more of the worlds?
Liliafane: You have real power in your hands
N'laea: For what purpose?
Liliafane: You could have chosen to do so many things
N'laea: You seem to have ideas of your own.
Branwyn: We do try to do the right thing
Liliafane: What did you think the right thing was?
N'laea: To protect these lands and return what was not ours. Would you not agree?
Bixi Fizzlebang: muttering very quietly to herself Returning the cloak, and helping the goddess. Obviously.
Liliafane: I agree, but I also see that seizing power and defeating all enemies is a worthwhile quest
Craigh is quietly looking over the goddess and the avatar from the sidelines.
N'laea: And who do you count as your enemies?
Liliafane: Why should she allow the Giants to linger on the edges of our lands?
Liliafane: Why not crush them ?
N'laea: Has she stated that she will? Or are you simply guessing her plans?
Liliafane: She did not have you remove them
N'laea: She did not ask us to remove them.
Liliafane: you only stole in and brought back a chain
N'laea: You were watching and listening to our conversation?
Liliafane: They seem overjoyed at that
Liliafane: Of course!
Liliafane: That is what I do
Indigo: We removed some of the giants!
N'laea: She did not allow all to do it.
Bixi Fizzlebang: still muttering quietly: I don't think our small group could have gotten rid of all the giants
Liliafane: nods to Indigo, a great warrior in a small body
Indigo: smiles
N'laea: Perhaps, in the end, she's saving the giants for you.
N'laea: I hope you are as good of a shot.
Liliafane: If I am given the forces to smash them I will
N'laea: And we killed many without that force.
Liliafane: I can only watch and do as I am bid
Liliafane: You are heroes and acted freely
Licornah: :: studies Lilafane quietly ::
N'laea: And we did what we decided was best for all.
Liliafane: Elves, Gnomes, Hin, and Humans working together in strange
N'laea: I agree.
Liliafane: Why not work for the best for the Elves?
N'laea: I do. I work for Rillifane.
Liliafane: Yet you say you worked for the best for all, not the best for elves
N'laea: And he does not act rash nor turn against alliances. If he did, he could not protect us as well as he does.
Liliafane: Warm Smile, so you have learned
Liliafane: Everyone is of value
N'laea: Yes, in their different ways. I may not understand nor agree with their ways, but I am learning.
Liliafane: Looks at Licornah, Do you think that all creatures have value?
Licornah: :: looks at her and thinks :: Of course. You know that the good of all elves requires cooperation from all the other races. We can't always do it alone.
Liliafane: What value to the Drow bring to the world?
Licornah: Lloth gives them a cause worth fighting for. There is balance because of their cause
Liliafane: Nods
Licornah: It's not my cause... but their cause nonetheless
Liliafane: There is no shadow without a light
Liliafane: If we shine brighter, it reduces their shadow to a sliver
Liliafane: Looks over at the humans,
Liliafane: Branwyn, Craigh, Zayden, Youtargim, Tiberius
Liliafane: What have you learned here on your journey?
Craigh starts slightly, surprised at being addressed.
Tiberius Branadarus: I remembered that I love my wife and adventuring with her
Youtargim: I am not really sure, I think that I have found that a group that supports you is more important than leading a group that does not
Liliafane: Smiles at Tiberius, Love is a many faceted thing
Liliafane: Looks at Youtargim, Perhaps you need to learn to be a part rather than a whole
Liliafane: Looks at Branwyn
Branwyn: Hmmm ...
Branwyn: hard for her to say
Branwyn: Perhaps I have been ... let us say ... hasty
Branwyn: when it comes to judging on powers of gods and goddesses
Branwyn: Perhaps I need to reconsider a bit
Liliafane: Goddesses are not all knowing
Liliafane: but they are oh so powerful
Liliafane: and very touchy
Liliafane: Smiles at Talwin
Branwyn: smiles slightly
Liliafane: do not think that I have ignored you warrior with the sword of the giants
Liliafane: Nor you small gnome hiding in the corner
Talwin: Grunts
Liliafane: you cannot escape notice there
Liliafane: What has our little gnome learned?
Liliafane: that our human has not?
Liliafane: Or perhaps our Warrior human has learned something that gnome, hin, and Elf can achieve?
Liliafane: Eyes glance over to Craigh still deep in thought
Bixi Fizzlebang: I've learned that size doesn't matter, if you know enough about deadly yellow mold!
Craigh: smiles and bows. “Elven goddesses are even more beautiful than elves?”
Liliafane: Warm smile for Craigh, flattery will get you a warm soft bed and a very happy companion
Craigh: Is it flattery if it's true though?
Liliafane: Smiles at Bixi you are very much in tune with the natural world
Liliafane: Looking at Craigh, It is true that Elven beauty is sought after by many, but few manage to enjoy it
Liliafane: with a quick side glance to Youtargim
Liliafane: Talwin the Master of the Blade you are noticeably reticent
Talwin: My mind wonders beyond into other realms where I seek mental guidance on what I shall say
Liliafane: Looks at the three Elves
Liliafane: What say you on the merits of this Human
Tiberius Branadarus: Love are you happy with this outcome? do you think we should be asking for something for? I am not sure what or who to ask about?
Branwyn: I am happy to hear you say you love me. Should I have been worried?
Tiberius Branadarus: HUGS Branwyn and Kisses her hard
Tiberius Branadarus: You are making me so very happy
Liliafane: warm smiles at Tiberius and Branwyn
Raelynn: The merits of Craigh?
Branwyn: throws her arms around her husband, 'Thank you'
Liliafane: The Merits of Craigh and Talwin
Liliafane: they both seem to be hesitant to embrace their potential
Talwin: I have few. I serve my master and hope I do a good enough job to keep her....mostly happy
Liliafane: They both have desires
Raelynn: Well they certainly seem to try their best.
Liliafane: Yet to not express them when given the chance
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Tell her we want a chance to help her be rid of the giants forever
Liliafane: Serving a higher goal is admirable Talwin but what goals do you seek?
Talwin: Well, swinging this larger sword would be nice so that I could actually hit my target. Grins wryly. However, I need to finish mastering my own. Although....Ponders Sword...It would probably be easier if it could just change homes I suppose.
Talwin: I seek to master my craft. I have very few goals beyond that
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): Think of what we could do, if we were able to work together more efficiently! Help the elves, yes, but so much more...
Liliafane: Looks to Craigh
Craigh: chuckles. “If we're still on what I've learned, I've learned that giants are slightly above my pay grade. If we're on what I would like, it could be several things. How high should I aim for?”
Liliafane: Smiles at Craigh, if you aim for the Moons you might end up in the stars
And the feast begins …
Liliafane: Welcome Dragonslayers to your celebration
Liliafane: You came here with a burden and satisfied your immediate problem yet continues onwards to prove your worth
Liliafane: You were given a task to prove if you were unworthy, simply adventurers, or heroes
Liliafane: and you proved your selves to be heroes
: the crowd around the tables cheers
Bixi Fizzlebang: nods
Indigo: smiles happily
Liliafane: Our gathered throng wants to hear your tale
Liliafane: why did you choose to be heroes and not simply adventurers?
Liliafane: How did you arrive back here
Liliafane: and what did you overcome
Liliafane: Bring us a tale worth of heroes
The tables grow quiet as drinks are filled and elves listen to your tale
Indigo: fidgets in his seat as it's story time
Raelynn: clears her throat and makes a big ta-do because she's in the spotlight and loves it
Raelynn: Thank you all for this wonderful feast and your kindness. Some of us didn't expect to be here yet, and some of us not at all, but I am just as honored to be in your company, and look forward to the day we can be again.
Elven voices, .... Stay with us, no need to leave
Raelynn: It all began a moon and a half ago, when we had reports of goblin trouble back home. There we crawled through dirt and grim, through nasty dirty tunnels, trying to rescue some poor miners who were kidnapped. While we sadly arrived too late, we happened upon a manticore and her son, ones who looked forward to the day they could take back these lands and cause troubles untold. But do you think that we, heroes, allow such a thing?
cheers
Craigh calls out, “No!”
Raelynn: smiles and nods and continues
Raelynn: Of course not! My brave fellows could not ALLOW such a thing! So, facing hoards of hobgoblins, sought to rid the lands of the mancore. Our wonderful illusionist and her master saw through the deception of the fake hobgoblins, our fearless warriors faced the manticore, and our fullhearted N’laea and Bran tried to reason with them, but alas, the chose death. And what, my fellow, did we find with this mother manticore but a cloak of UNSPEAKABLE beauty?
Raelynn: IT was clear this was not for us mere mortals to keep and to hold, for it belong to the mother of us all. And we all want to take care of she who brought us forth, do we not?
Liliafane: Smiles happily
Raelynn: The great mage among us, Countess Branwyn, had a way for us to do as good children are to do, and return that which is not ours to return. But it could not be as simple as that. We had to prove ourselves, as any should to step foot in this land. And so we set off, bidden and accepting, there was more to be done.
Raelynn: And so we made our way to the giant steading, a foulness upon these lands unseen, adding darkness where none should be given for what lay inside was a chain. A chain of darkness, evil, and pollution, a taint upon these wonderful and beautiful lands. But what could we, a small group adventurers, do again a large group of giants?
Raelynn: gives a sly smile
Raelynn: Quite a lot, I assure you.
Raelynn: But, it is not only my tale to tell, my dearest listeners, now is it? I can describe the magnificent shot of N'laea, blinding a giant with two shots of her bow. Or of Bixi, and her unmatched botany skills saving us from deadly mold and finding us a sword hidden among the giants. And what of Talwin? Putting his life at risk to save dwarves mere strangers to him? Branwyn and her many jaws of pure fear and power? Tiberius and his unrelenting need to offer protection? Craigh, Lanek, and Youtargim, finding the traps to keep us safe from falling in them? Fearless Indigo, willing to chase giants and dive into the deepest waters? Licornah, her quiet wisdom guiding our path? No, my fellows. I'll give them their spotlight for their tales.
Raelynn: bows and nods towards the group for them to speak
Talwin: Raelynn speaks well of us!
Talwin: I would add that we also learn
Talwin: Myself especially. We learn from our mistakes for I especially, am only human
Talwin: “We all can share many stories. But there is so much to tell! Why heroes? It was nothing any of you would not have done. Is that heroism? To want to keep the natural world as safe as can be? I say nay, that is a duty...an obligation!”
Talwin rests hand proudly on his ridiculously long sword; But Chagrined, his cheeks turn dimpled red “We like to help people! Branwyn has always been beyond anyone I've ever known to do so. We somehow get tangled up in events and in the end, it just sort of...well...happened. I don't see myself as a hero, just a humble adventurer with my friends!” Blushes for speaking so frank.
“While in the holds of the giants keep, I found room after room of filth. When we strode into a room and saw several prisoners, I rushed in with my friend Indigo to rescue them! I didn't think it was a trap and even more foolishly I didn’t think to approach more cautiously I and my friend Indigo were ambushed! I had formed a partnership with a sentient sword. A person trapped in the blade who'd in a previous life been devastated by the giants. But I uh, maybe took to my new friendship beyond the brink of wisdom. I should have known better in truth. A sword of this size is not my specialty. I refused to consider it. I kept him at my side, vowing to enact his vengeance on his behalf! Yet, I could not land a blow. Even after taking a few rather nasty hits for a mortal, I should have instead returned to the familiar weight and grip of my long sword. But, in my promise, I refused. I chose not to give up, and my friends around me are why I am still here. They are the reason I come to explore and adventure. I'll never be the best swords master, or the best knight, but I'll always help my friends!” Looks at Sword.
“After that encounter, I agreed with it that we would have to compromise for the rest of the adventure. I would need to be of actual assistance to keep alive naturally. So it kept close to me heart while I slay with the more familiar blade. I'll uh, never abandon them either. I'll find a way to turn this sword into a more manageable blade for myself, and then continue honing my art. I believe it doesn't particularly care about it's shape, just that it is used to it's fullest potential. And, just like I hope I prove to one day be to my own friends, despite my faults. I could not be prouder to serve one such as Branwyn, or those whom surround me. The loves, the losses and quirks.”
Lorie (Licornah): :: nods to Talwin ::
Licornah: :: looks at the Avatar and then the group and finally to the attendees::
Licornah: We are humbled by the opportunity to give service to the goddess and her cause. My fellow travelers and I found many giants and their prisoners and endeavored to save those we could :: nods to Zayden :: and sadly, there were some we could not
Licornah: Ware the Giant compound... there are many creatures inside -- Giant and Beast alike
The elves raise a toast to those lost
Indigo: drinks
Licornah: We've been honored to be touched by her goodness and we should now toast her graciousness.
CHEEERS
Indigo: raises his glass
Raelynn: joins in
Licornah: :: demures to the others ::
Craigh joins the toast
Talwin: Raises the goblet...hesitates as if remembering the lost... drinks solemnly. with Care
Bixi Fizzlebang: steps forward and nervously does the awkward curtsey
ELVES - Listen to the little one
Talwin: edges forward slightly, as if to give Bixi some moral support if needed. a Slight look of concern and also beaming pride for Bixi
Talwin: in her moment of triumph
Bixi Fizzlebang: Thank you for allowing me the honor of attending your feast! I am sure there have not been many of my kind here before, and I appreciate it, and will pass on tales of its beauty for generations to come. When I first discovered the beautiful cloak of the goddess on the body of the willful manticore, I was overwhelmed. It seemed very powerful. But as heroes do, I allowed others with more experience and wisdom than I to speak up, and my elven companions assured me this was no ordinary cloak, and that it must be returned to its rightful owner, and of course, I agreed, for I am no common thief! I am small, but brave, and willing to face even giants in order to do what is right, and protect lands and creatures that need protection. I am small, but merciful, and do my best not to harm any that have not done any harm themselves. I am small, but my mind is always studying and thinking, and learning the natural world and the unnatural, so I was able to recognize the potentially sentient mold immediately. And I am happy to have been able to use my talents in service of the beautiful elven goddess and the residents of her land.
Bixi Fizzlebang: steps back to let Indigo go
Talwin: A Single teardrop of pride is in Talwins right eye
Talwin: Hugs Bixi
Indigo: Ummm ... I think we're always heroes. I mean I'm a knight so it's kind of my duty but we all are. When there's bad stuff and we get asked to help we just do.
Indigo: Have you ever been in the Giant Steading? At first we had to sneak
Indigo: We snuck past two sleeping giants and found giants and orcs and ogres!
Cheers for Bixi and Oooh for Indigo
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Indigo: There was about 100 of them having party and cooking in the kitchen!
Indigo: We snuck by all of them and N’laea only had to kill one ogre to get by!
Indigo: Then we went down and found dozens and dozens of bugbears!
Talwin: Shudders at the remembrance of the filth, the rot
Indigo: They guard all the slaves and we jumped into the bugbear camp and killed some and then closed them off
Indigo: And more giants and apes even!!
Indigo: But when we finished that then Craigh can tell what we did
Craigh laughs and stands up. “Thank you, Indigo.”
Indigo: grins
Craigh: Well, as you can tell, I am the pinnacle of physical perfection, so once the rest of the team cornered the vile creatures, I quickly knocked them all unconscious with but a single punch!
Craigh stands next to Talwin, showcasing how puny he is compared to him
The Elves all laugh
Talwin: Wraps arm around Craigh's Shoulder with a brilliant smile, as if Craigh is to modest about himself and conveying that he doesn't give himself enough credit
Craigh: Seriously though, my role was to scout, find the dangers, and guide my friends around the worst of them and hopefully closer to our goal
Craigh: I'm certain that beings so closely tied to the spirits of Nature as elves are can appreciate how useful scouting and observation is.
Indigo: claps
Cheers
Craigh: And our labors were rewarded! Together we found, and returned, the Iron Chain!
Indigo: claps
Loud Cheers and toasts
Talwin: Pumps arm in the air
Liliafane: Thank you all for a well wrought tale
Liliafane: you all deserve a reward
Liliafane: What Boon shall you ask of the Elven Lords?
Bixi Fizzlebang: looks to the elves for guidance on whether or not to be greedy
Talwin: Looks abashed as though awkward, uncomfortable with asking
N'laea: My Lords and Ladies, we thank you for the boon you offer us. If it is one for us all, we have tough journeys and trials ahead of us, and would ask for you to offer what protection and guidance you can for us all. If it is a boon for us each.... I am certain we each have ideas on what would best suite us each.
N'laea: But it is with gratitude and grace will will accept what blessings and boons you see befitting.
Liliafane: Smiles at N’laea and lets the group continue to speak for a moment
N'laea: gives a slight nod, I believe we are all uncertain as to what would be fitting to ask, if it is too much to ask for a boon for each or one for all.
Liliafane: Very well
Liliafane: For Bixi, you are granted the benefit of Botany (a +5 added to your skill)
Liliafane: For Indigo a potion of Heroism
Liliafane: for Craigh a rope of binding
Indigo: Thank you!
Liliafane: for Branwyn a Fire Seed
Bixi Fizzlebang: does the weird curtsey that she's known for, and thinks maybe she should have asked for a better curtsey
Branwyn: smiles
Branwyn: Thank you!
Craigh bows to the goddess
Liliafane: For Talwin the Giant Sword shrinks down into a two handed sword for his mastery
Liliafane: for Licornah she gets a gold orb with a beating red heart in it
Talwin: Stares with unrestrained happiness as if not believing this was possible. moved to tears
Talwin: clutches it to his chest
Liliafane: for Rae she gets a cloak of Elven kind
Licornah: :: nods and bows with gratitude ::
Liliafane: for Youtargim he gets a scroll
Liliafane: Looking at Tiberius
Liliafane: Your heart is confused
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Ahhhh, this suits us, my friend
Liliafane: Which do you wish?
Branwyn: looks at Tiberius
Tiberius Branadarus: Blinks and smiles
Tiberius Branadarus: I want my love to be whole and safe,
Liliafane: Very well, your mother shall remain here in Olympus, we will not let her pass back to your realm
Liliafane: Drinks for everyone
Branwyn: bites her lower lip
Liliafane: This is a time to celebrate
Craigh blinks and looks confusedly at Tiberius.
Liliafane: for everyone to enjoy the fruits of your labors
Liliafane: your quests have brought great joy
Liliafane: N'laea shall receive her quiver of arrows
The group laughs, drinks, eats, and enjoys a quiet relaxing safe night
Everyone gets to heal both physically and emotionally
Craigh hangs out near(ish) to the avatar and goddess, just listening.
all is good
and in the morning (as shown on the clock) Branwyn assembles everyone
We Plane Shift back home and arrive at the Inn of the lost eagle
GM: Hello
GM: Who are you?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Who's asking?
GM: Hello
Talwin: Who?
Human, Gentry: Hello
Human, Gentry: Who are you?
